Legal sports betting by state / South Carolina

Is sports betting legal in South Carolina?

Not legal

No. Sports betting is not legal in South Carolina.

Status	Not legal
Last checked	November 2, 2026

South Carolina has no law authorizing sports wagering. The state code (Title 16, Chapter 19) makes betting on contests of skill, speed or endurance, pool selling and bookmaking misdemeanors.

Betting with offshore, unlicensed sites is not legal sports betting in South Carolina: they are not regulated in the US, and your deposits and winnings have no protection. We never list them.

Questions

Is sports betting legal in South Carolina?

No. Sports betting is not legal in South Carolina.

Sources

SC Code of Laws – Title 16, Chapter 19 (Gambling and Lotteries)

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Other states with the same status: Alabama, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Texas. All states.

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